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Potsdam, NY vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Potsdam?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 16.5 years older than in Potsdam.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Potsdam?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 25.1% more expensive than Potsdam housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Potsdam?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Potsdam.

Things to do in Potsdam?
Potsdam, NY is an incorporated town situated in St Lawrence County west of Massena populated by nearly eleven thousand people. Potsdam generates lots of recreational activities like Clarkson University giving citizens or tourists something enjoyable during their stay here! Furthermore there are numerous restaurants and stores within this area granting something unique on any given day.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

 Potsdam, NYCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$51,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$157,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.26  Unlock26.38
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I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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